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Zhilei Zhang versus Joe Joyce I was a heavyweight boxing match held in London on 15 April 2023 for Joyce's WBO interim title. Zhang repeatedly landed his left hand and caused severe swelling around Joyce's right eye, leading the referee to stop the bout in the sixth round after medical examinations. The official result was a technical knockout, and it established Zhang as the interim champion before their rematch later that year.
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How did Zhilei Zhang beat Joe Joyce in their first fight?
Zhilei Zhang stopped Joe Joyce in the sixth round via technical knockout after the ringside doctor inspected Joyce's severely swollen right eye. Zhang's repeated, heavy straight left hands caused the catastrophic damage that forced the referee to halt the bout.
What title did Zhilei Zhang win against Joe Joyce in their first match?
Zhang captured the WBO interim heavyweight title with his stunning upset victory over Joyce. This win immediately positioned Zhang as the mandatory challenger for the WBO's full world championship, then held by Oleksandr Usyk.
When and where did the first Zhang vs Joyce boxing match take place?
The first bout between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce occurred on April 15, 2023. The heavyweight contest was held at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, with Joyce fighting on his home soil.
Why was Joe Joyce's eye so badly damaged against Zhilei Zhang?
Joyce is known for an aggressive, forward-pressuring style, which left him repeatedly exposed to Zhang's massive counter left hand throughout the fight. The accumulation of these clean punches caused severe swelling that completely closed Joyce's right eye by the sixth round.
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